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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Good mother
- Origin
- Igbo (Nigeria)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- eh-ZEE-nay
Ezinne is an Igbo name from Nigeria that means "good mother." It's pronounced eh-ZEE-nay, with the stress on the middle syllable. For a parent drawn to a name that carries a warm, family-centered meaning, it says something clear and loving in just three syllables.
Meaning & Origin of Ezinne
Meaning: Good mother.
Origin: Igbo (Nigeria).
How to Pronounce Ezinne
eh-ZEE-nayIPA /eˈziːneɪ/
Popularity of Ezinne
Ezinne is a rare name in the U.S. It peaked at #6984 in 1997 with 13 babies, and by 2024 it ranked #16004 with 5 babies, so a child named Ezinne is unlikely to meet another one in her class.
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These names have followed a similar path to Ezinne in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Ezinne mean?
Good mother.
How do you pronounce Ezinne?
Ezinne is pronounced eh-ZEE-nay (IPA: /eˈziːneɪ/).
Is Ezinne a popular name right now?
Ezinne peaked at #6984 in 1997 and is ranked #16004 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1988–2024.)
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